Room rental service HomeAway is offering upcoming guests attending Austin's SXSW event the chance to spend the night inside a life-size birdhouse if they so choose, that is built and modelled after the smaller versions one might see in a person's backyard. The suite is located inside HomeAway's headquarters and gives visitors an open concept layout with stylish furniture and modern design. The space will be available for rent based off of a charity bid beginning at $5 with the proceeds being donated to Habitat for Humanity.
The HomeAway studio is designed to be a modern take on a birdhouse designed for human inhabitants with a triangular roof, circular windows and even a resting perch incorporated into the space's exterior. The inside offers two levels of spacious accommodation with contemporary design.
Life-Size Birdhouse Accommodations
The HomeAway Rental Room is Shaped Like a Bird's Nesting Ground
Trend Themes
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Birdhouse Accommodations — The trend of creating unique and unconventional accommodations for travelers that provide a memorable experience.
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Charity-based Rentals — The trend of offering rental spaces that are available through a charity bid, allowing for philanthropic collaboration.
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Open-concept Living — The trend of designing spaces with an open-concept layout and modern design.
Industry Implications
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Hospitality — The hospitality industry can take advantage of the trend of creating unique and unconventional accommodations for travelers to attract customers and improve customer experience.
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Non-profit — The non-profit industry can take advantage of the trend of offering rental spaces that are available through a charity bid, allowing for philanthropic collaboration to raise funds and awareness for a cause.
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Design and Architecture — The design and architecture industry can take advantage of the trend of designing spaces with an open-concept layout and modern design to offer innovative and functional living spaces.